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Literature Review on Children Outside Educational Opportunities: A Study of Children with Foreign Origin in Japan Ohsaka, Yuki
Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 12 No. 2, December 2024
Publisher : Indonesian Social Work Consortium (ISWC)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58671/aswj.v12i2.79

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Children of foreign origin in Japan face various hurdles in accessing educational opportunities, potentially limiting their strengths and abilities throughout their life course. With the aim of increasing the inclusion of children of foreign origin in Japanese formal education, this paper reviews the literature, focusing on early childhood education and care (ECEC) to identify what has been clarified in previous studies and what has not been sufficiently analyzed, to suggest future directions. Compared with the extensive studies conducted in the U.S., research on ECEC opportunities for children of foreign origin living in Japan is still in its nascent stage. To ensure access to ECEC for children of foreign origin in Japan, it is critical to examine the impact of ECEC on children of foreign origin in Japan and determine which types of ECEC are most effective. Also, there is a lack of comprehensive research on the specific nationalities, family environments, living conditions, cultural backgrounds, and attitudes of parents who do not utilize ECEC opportunities, and detailed research involving parents of children not enrolled in ECEC is necessary to understand the barriers and decision-making factors related to ECEC enrollment.
Early Access to Support for Families of Foreign Origin in Japan: An Exploratory Study of Social Work Outreach utilizing Web Advertising Ohsaka, Yuki
Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 13 No. 2, December 2025
Publisher : Indonesian Social Work Consortium (ISWC)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58671/aswj.v13i2.137

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This study reconceptualizes outreach as a preventive social work practice aimed at facilitating early access to support for individuals and families who remain invisible to formal support systems, with a particular focus on families of foreign origin (FFO) in Japan who face structural and social barriers to accessing support information. To empirically examine this form of preventive outreach, the study analyzes the outcomes of a multilingual web advertisement campaign implemented by a Japanese non-profit organization Florence. The analysis draws on outreach activities conducted through Global Oyako Chat initiative, which disseminated support information in English, Tagalog, and Vietnamese language. Data, such as number of ads displayed (n = 2,643,927), click-throughs (n = 18,467), and “Add Friend” button clicks (n = 343) were analyzed and further disaggregated by language, users’ gender, device type, and residential area to identify patterns of engagement and access behavior. The findings indicate that, in contrast to conventional outreach that primarily targets “visible clients” whose challenges are already apparent, web-based outreach enables connection with “invisible clients” whose needs may be unrecognized or have not yet fully emerged. This approach can be characterized as a form of preventive outreach, enhancing early access to support before problems escalate. The findings suggest that, when thoughtfully designed and implemented, digital outreach strategies can help bridge structural gaps and improve access to support information for underserved FFO communities in Japan.
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